Cervicofacial Necrotizing Fasciitis: Case Report
Journal of the Korean Association of Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
;
: 77-81, 2001.
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in Korean
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| ID: wpr-784302
ABSTRACT
Necrotizing fasciitis is defined as infectious disease showing extensive necrosis of the superficial fascia with widespread involvement of the surrounding tissues and concurrent systemic toxicity. It is found commonly in the extremities, the trunk and the perineum, but shows extremely rare occurrence in the well vascularized area such as head and neck area. Occurred in the head and neck area, it is called "cervicofacial necrotizing fasciitis" (CFNF). It is a fatal disease which carries a mortality rate up to 60%. Early diagnosis, aggressive surgical debridement of necrotic tissues and massive antibiotics therapy are essential for achieving a favorable outcome. We present a case of cervicofacial necrotizing fasciitis in 35-year-old male patient with literature review.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Perineum
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Communicable Diseases
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Mortality
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Fasciitis, Necrotizing
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Subcutaneous Tissue
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Debridement
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Early Diagnosis
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Extremities
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Fascia
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Gangrene
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Prognostic study
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Screening study
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Association of Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
Year:
2001
Type:
Article
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